SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Germany’s evoila to acquire Routed

Integrated cloud platform provider Routed is set to be acquired by evoila, a Germany-based IT solutions and strategy organisation. The deal will strengthen evoila’s cloud portfolio and supports its expansion into high-growth markets across Africa. Routed, recognised...

Network security market to surpass $26bn in 2025

Global Network Security revenue surpassed $6-billion in 3Q 2025 and is on track to exceed $26-billion for the full year 2025. This is According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, which found that growth remained anchored in cloud-delivered security...

Gates Foundation boosts women-centred research, innovation

The Gates Foundation has announced a $2,5-billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on women’s health. It will support the advancement of more than 40 innovations in five critical, chronically underfunded...

WeThinkCode_ partners with South Cape TVET College

In an effort to scale access to software engineering education for underserved communities, WeThinkCode_ has partnered with South Cape TVET College to support a cohort of 30 students at the Hessequa Campus in Riversdale. The initiative is backed by the DG Murray Trust...

Liquid launches Business Internet Access in SA

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the launch of its Business Internet Access (BIA) service in South Africa. Designed to meet the demands of modern businesses of all sizes, BIA is a connectivity solution engineered to provide cost-effective Internet access...

AFSUG welcomes new board members

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced the appointment of four new directors. They are: Kammy Sing, chief operating officer of Discovery; Nthabiseng Thupana, senior manager: ERP at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS); Sne Dlamini, group...

Management changes at Boston IT Solutions

Chris Coetzee has stepped down as business director at Boston IT Solutions South Africa. Commercial manager Matt Parfitt has been appointed to oversee the operations of Boston IT Solutions South Africa in the interim. Coetzee has taken up the position of MD at...

How Africa can seize the AI advantage

Kathy Gibson reports – Realising the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for Africa requires commitment and hard work. This is the word from Kabelo Makwane, country manager of Google South Africa, addressing delegates to the Google AI in Action event taking...

Subglacial flood bursts through Greenland ice sheet

Using data from several Earth-observing satellites, including ESA’s CryoSat and the Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 missions, scientists have discovered that a huge flood beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet surged upwards with such force that it fractured the ice...

How SA is responding to 30% US tariffs

Last week’s announcement that the US will levy 30% tariffs on South African imports has thrown markets, and the rand into turmoil. The Department of Trade and Industry (dti), together with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, yesterday outlined...

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Insurance companies weather the storm with threat alerts

Customers only engage with insurance companies during the claims process when something has been damaged - whether a home, a vehicle, or a business. And that's where weather intelligence can improve and enhance the customer experience, while saving insurance companies...

Veeam enhances global ProPartner network

Veeam Software has announced several updates and enhancements of its Veeam ProPartner Network program aimed at helping partners around the world to benefit from the growing adoption of Veeam technology. The program updates are focused on supporting partner...

Cybersecurity tips for a happy New Year

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Digital transformation and the power of scanning

South African enterprises are facing a growing imperative to adapt and embrace digital technologies in order to remain competitive. One of the key areas of transformation is the transition from traditional paper-based processes to a more streamlined and efficient...

CryptoExpress App users can withdraw cash at ATMs

Global payment company Paycorp has partnered with digital currency payment institution Triple-A to allow CryptoExpress app users to make cash withdrawals at over 3 000 ATMs in South Africa. This gives digital currency holders a simple and practical way to convert...

Exclusive Networks Africa signs up distribution for Proofpoint

Exclusive Networks Africa has signed a distribution agreement with cybersecurity and compliance company Proofpoint, which has been a key vendor across the global Exclusive Networks Group since 2015. The distribution agreement will see Exclusive Networks Africa...

The strategic value of outsourcing in 2024

Outsourcing is more than just catching an expert by the digital tail and swinging them into the enterprise, it's a strategic investment into a long-term collaboration. Outsourcing essential business operations across multiple departments and functions has proven its...

These tech trends could save time in the workplace

Over the past few years, collaboration and communication have become major sticking points for organisations of all sizes. By Andrew Bourne, regional head: Africa at Zoho While they've always been key success factors for businesses (Steve Jobs famously designed...

SaaS could solve African data management and storage challenges

African countries such as Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana face a number of key IT and business challenges, including exploding cost of managing data, a dearth of skills and increasing growth of cyber-attacks on organisations. By David Mugo, senior solution engineer at...

Attracting a new generation of top tech talent

Generation Z, born between 1997-2012, have entered the workforce and they're already shaping the future of employment as we know it. A Deloitte survey earlier this year revealed that Gen Zs, and millennials, to a slightly lesser degree, are placing priority on reduced...

Carbon Project Manager (PTA Hybrid) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a dynamic AgriTech Start-Up seeking a Carbon Project Manager to help in its mission to help and incentivize farmers to transition to Regenerative Agriculture. Through ground-breaking technology, they help farmers navigate the complex regulatory and...

Senior Business Analyst BPA – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst BPA to join our financial services client based in Centurion on a 12-month contract. The Senior...

Process Architect

ENVIRONMENT:A leading tech-driven hospitality group is on the hunt for a Process Architect to streamline and elevate their business operations by designing and optimizing processes that boost efficiency, enhance effectiveness, and improve customer satisfaction. The...

IOS Developer

I'm assisting my client in finding a skilled iOS Developer to join their dynamic and innovative technology team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, contributing to a fast-growing and impactful...

Process Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

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IOS Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

I'm assisting my client in finding a skilled iOS Developer to join their dynamic and innovative technology team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, contributing to a fast-growing and impactful...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 1914

Managing development projects / processes.Develop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc.Develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would affect the whole of the client.Strong Working...

SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2660

General Role Tasks:Development and maintenance on platform/application.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards).Ability and willingness to coach and give training to...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 1914 – Gauteng Pretoria

Managing development projects / processes.Develop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc.Develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would affect the whole of the client.Strong Working...

SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2660 – Gauteng Pretoria

General Role Tasks:Development and maintenance on platform/application.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards).Ability and willingness to coach and give training to...

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